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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2010
John Tomasko, Limerick, IE;
Paul Goggin, Tipperary, IE;
Geof Brazier, Woodbury, MN (US);
BS&B Safety Systems Limited, Limerick, IE;
Abstract
A rupture disk (), along with associated methods, is disclosed. More particularly, a miniaturized rupture disk is disclosed, comprising a transition area () configured to determine a pressure at which the rupture able portion will rupture. A method for forming a rupture disk is also disclosed, wherein a radius (R) of a transition area is configured to set the burst pressure of the rupture disk. A rupture disk having an indent at its apex () and a circular line of weakness configured to improve opening performance is also disclosed. Additionally, a method of relieving pressure in a pressurized system is disclosed, wherein a set of rupture disks is provided, wherein each rupture disk in the set has a different radius of transition area. A rupture disk may be selected from the set and installed based on a burst pressure set by the radius of transition area.